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#676

Official Bernadette Peters in Hello, Dolly! performances thread

Posted: 7/15/18 at 7:13pm

My second time since seeing Peters and Garner in late February. A beautiful performance today, by all involved. The tears streaming down her face during the Parade number is something I will never forget. Garber evolved significantly in the months past. Many standing ovations. Just glorious. The entire orchestra stood during the Dolly number, as intermittent standing ovations broke out.

Updated On: 7/15/18 at 07:13 PM

#677

Official Bernadette Peters in Hello, Dolly! performances thread

Posted: 7/15/18 at 7:30pm

There were 7 standing ovations in the orchestra, including standing for just about all of the Title number. After we stood the second time, we just didn’t sit down. Absolutely amazing afternoon, many years from cast and audience alike. There was extra love for all of the cast, and it truly felt like a closing of the show rather than just their last. Still processing all the feelings!

#678

Official Bernadette Peters in Hello, Dolly! performances thread

Posted: 7/15/18 at 7:36pm

The title number felt like a rock concert - the orchestra sprung to its feet the moment Bernadette appeared at the top of the stairs and did not want to sit down. She was definitely tearing up, as were a few people around me. One of the most joyous moments I've experienced in the theater. Victor also received extended applause after his numbers.

#679

Official Bernadette Peters in Hello, Dolly! performances thread

Posted: 7/15/18 at 7:58pm

What an experience that was. Iconic and breathtaking. This was my fourth time seeing Bernadette, and this was probably the best. The way the audience just showered her with love is indescribable. I was pretty much crying as the curtain fell down on Bernadette and Victor.

Only downside is the idiot sitting in front of me guffawing and just being plain obnoxious. I love the show too but goodness he needed to be more considerate of others around him.

Anyway, I can’t even imagine how closing night will be. Thank you Bernadette for your wonderful turn as Dolly!

#680

Official Bernadette Peters in Hello, Dolly! performances thread

Posted: 7/15/18 at 8:15pm

Where were you sitting? I may have been the "idiot" in front of you.

"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

#681

Official Bernadette Peters in Hello, Dolly! performances thread

Posted: 7/15/18 at 8:20pm

lesmizsaigon said: "What an experience that was. Iconic and breathtaking. This wasmy fourth time seeing Bernadette, and this was probably the best. The way the audience just showered her with loveis indescribable. I was pretty much crying as the curtain fell down on Bernadette and Victor.

Only downside is the idiot sitting in front of me guffawing and just being plain obnoxious. I love the show too but goodness he needed to be more considerate of others around him.

Anyway, I can’t even imagine how closing night will be. Thank you Bernadette for your wonderful turn as Dolly!"

Was the "idiot" in front of you wearing red?

Dollypop

#682

Official Bernadette Peters in Hello, Dolly! performances thread

Posted: 7/15/18 at 8:27pm

I most certainly was wearing red!

"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

#683

Official Bernadette Peters in Hello, Dolly! performances thread

Posted: 7/15/18 at 9:26pm

sounds like it was a great final show for Peters. Wish I could have been there.

A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.

#684

Official Bernadette Peters in Hello, Dolly! performances thread

Posted: 7/15/18 at 9:34pm

Sorry. You sold me your ticket!

"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

#685

Official Bernadette Peters in Hello, Dolly! performances thread

Posted: 7/15/18 at 9:40pm

Dollypop said: "Sorry. You sold me your ticket!"

I'm very proud to say I sold you MY ticket, Dollypop!

#686

Official Bernadette Peters in Hello, Dolly! performances thread

Posted: 7/15/18 at 9:47pm

...and it was a very good seat, indeed!

Thank you!

"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

#687

Official Bernadette Peters in Hello, Dolly! performances thread

Posted: 7/15/18 at 9:53pm

Dollypop said: "...and it was a very good seat, indeed!

Thank you!"

You're welcome, and glad to hear it, since I have practically the same seat for closing night!

#688

Official Bernadette Peters in Hello, Dolly! performances thread

Posted: 7/15/18 at 10:22pm

You have to lean forward a bit to see the passarelle, but it's fine.

"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

#689

Official Bernadette Peters in Hello, Dolly! performances thread

Posted: 7/16/18 at 7:02am

Dollypop said: "You have to lean forward a bit to see the passarelle, but it's fine."

Dollypop, where were you seated? My hunch says you were the person in red having the best time in front row center of the balcony with the infectious energy.

#690

Official Bernadette Peters in Hello, Dolly! performances thread

Posted: 7/16/18 at 8:37am

That was me!

"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

#691

Official Bernadette Peters in Hello, Dolly! performances thread

Posted: 7/16/18 at 8:38am

My 88th time!

"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

#692

Official Bernadette Peters in Hello, Dolly! performances thread

Posted: 7/16/18 at 9:00am

The very first Broadway show I saw was The Magic Show in 1978. My mom took me for my 8th birthday. And, now the final show I will likely get to s'ee with my mom was Bernadette Peters' final performance of Hello, Dolly! It couldn't have been more perfect.

Peters is adorable. In good voice (all things considered) and looks AMAZING.There were times when she looked like a beautiful painting of a woman at the turn of the century.

The moment she appeared at the top of the staircase was maybe the most exciting moment I ever witnessed in the theater. It was electric. A few of the waiters had tears rolling down their faces. The affection they have for this lady was palpable.

I'm a big Patti fan, but yesterday,I finally understood how La Peters could rile an audience just as well.

I feel so lucky. Mom loved it too.

#693

Official Bernadette Peters in Hello, Dolly! performances thread

Posted: 7/16/18 at 10:23am

BP could not be more different than BM, but I feel lucky to have seen them both. I actually preferred Garber to DHP

#694

Official Bernadette Peters in Hello, Dolly! performances thread

Posted: 7/16/18 at 10:45am

Garber has really grown in the role. He wasn't that good 6 months ago.

"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

#695

Official Bernadette Peters in Hello, Dolly! performances thread

Posted: 7/16/18 at 10:54am

All the reactions from last night have me very excited to be at Donna's final AND closing night. Dolly! twice in 5 days! Can't wait!!!

#696

Official Bernadette Peters in Hello, Dolly! performances thread

Posted: 7/16/18 at 11:07am

Yesterday was my first time ever seeing any production of Hello Dolly.

I have a question. I'm sure it's a stupid question. But I'm so curious.

How is it that Dolly is suddenly eating her meal in a court room?

#697

Official Bernadette Peters in Hello, Dolly! performances thread

Posted: 7/16/18 at 11:08am

Final bows are on YT now:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MFiYJx_e9s

#698

Official Bernadette Peters in Hello, Dolly! performances thread

Posted: 7/16/18 at 11:13am

lovebwy said: "Yesterday was my first time ever seeing any production of Hello Dolly.

I have a question. I'm sure it's a stupid question. But I'm so curious.

How is it that Dolly is suddenly eating her meal in a court room? "

The joke is that Dolly has such an unstoppable will that even though the plot has advanced to the next day, dolly will not be stopped from eating her meal! So, the rest of the cast is in the court house on Sunday morning watching her eat at the restaurant on the night before, if that makes sense.

BTW, how was your box seat?

#699

Official Bernadette Peters in Hello, Dolly! performances thread

Posted: 7/16/18 at 11:25am

KFC1991 said: "

The joke is that Dolly has such an unstoppable will that even though the plot has advanced to the next day, dolly will not be stopped from eating her meal! So, the rest of the cast is in the court house on Sunday morning watching her eat at the restaurant on the night before,"

Again, I'm sure it's my own slowness on the uptake at play here, but I don't understand your explaination. Are you saying that Dolly's hunger is so powerful, that it caused a rip in the space/time continuem, so the people in the courtroom can see her?

The box seat was good. Lots of action really close! Though, as mentioned you do miss some stuff.

#700

Official Bernadette Peters in Hello, Dolly! performances thread

Posted: 7/16/18 at 11:49am

Yeah. That’s exactly what lovebway is saying.

The magic of the theatre.

And I always wonder what those poor cast members are thinking when they have to stand there for 10 minutes while Dolly does her eating schtick!

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